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Programs

Music

Description

Using sound, lights, and video, performers from around the world create new experiences that expand your concept of music. The MCA's musical events take place in the intimate Edlis Neeson Theater, on the Anne and John Kern Terrace Garden, or other spaces around the museum.

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  • virtual
    Fractures: Creating Around Devastation
    Thu, Mar 4, 2021–Fri, Mar 5, 2021
    Live Arts
    Music
    Talks
    Workshops
    Ticket purchase required
  • VIRTUAL
    Soundtrack: Justin Vivian Bond and Jim Hodges
    Fri, Mar 26, 2021, 12:00 pm–Fri, Mar 26, 2021, 1:00 pm
    Live Arts
    Music
    Free
    Ticket purchase required
  • VIRTUAL
    Music Talk: Justin Vivian Bond and Jim Hodges
    Sat, Mar 27, 2021, 4:00 pm–Sat, Mar 27, 2021, 6:00 pm
    MCA Stage
    Music
    Talks
    Theater

Past

2021

  • VIRTUAL
    In Progress: Cae Monāe
    Tue, Jan 12, 2021, 12:00 pm–Tue, Jan 12, 2021, 1:00 pm
    Live Arts
    Music
  • VIRTUAL
    The Dreamscape
    Sat, Jan 16, 2021, 2:00 pm–Sat, Jan 16, 2021, 6:00 pm
    Dance
    Live Arts
    Music
    Screenings
    Ticket purchase required
  • VIRTUAL
    Soundtrack: SANTIAGO X and Sadie Woods
    Fri, Jan 29, 2021, 12:00 pm–Fri, Jan 29, 2021, 1:00 pm
    Live Arts
    Music
    Virtual
    Free
  • VIRTUAL
    Soundtrack: Nola Ade
    Fri, Feb 26, 2021, 6:00 pm–Fri, Feb 26, 2021, 6:45 pm
    Live Arts
    Music
    Free

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220 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
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  • Wed–Sun 10 am–5 pm
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  • Mon Closed

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  • Wed–Sun 10 am–6 pm
  • Tue 10 am–9 pm
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Closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

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Marisol will be closed until further notice.

Suggested Admission

  • MCA Members FREE
  • Adults $15
  • Students and Teachers $8
  • Seniors (65+) $8

FREE for members of the military and police and fire departments, veterans, and anyone 18 and under

Admission is free for Illinois residents on Tuesdays, year-round

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